Crazy Dreams

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Kendall.

I walked out of the room after celebrating with the other contestants and headed down the hallway to the lobby. The contestants from the remaining rooms were all gathered in there, hugging one another. Some crying and some smiling.

I spotted Crystal standing off to the side, wiping away tears and hurried over to her.

"Are you staying?" I asked, grabbing her arm and looking at her.

"Yes!" She nodded.

"Me too!" I squealed.

I wrapped my arms around her and hugged her tightly as I allowed a few tears to fall. It finally hit me that I was so close to making it to the Top 24 and maybe I could do this. All the doubt I had this morning was wearing off a bit. Obviously the judges saw something in me and I was determined to do this. I was determined to make my dreams come true.

"Was Lee in your room?" I asked, pulling out of her grasp and looking around the crowded room.

"Yeah." She smiled.

I bit my bottom lip and smiled. I had no doubt in my mind that he wouldn't be safe, but just to hear it made me happy. I knew he wanted this just as much as me and to have a good friend with me here is really awesome.

"Go find your man! I need to call my boyfriend and tell him the great news." She smiled, patting my shoulder.

"He's not my man." I corrected, rolling my eyes and nudging her.

"Whatever you say."

I smiled and rolled my eyes as she walked out of the room, pulling her cellphone out. I pushed through the crowded lobby, looking around for Lee. People were all over hugging and crying. Some who have moved on and some who haven't.

A smile spread across my face as I saw Lee standing off in the corner. I rushed over to him and wrapped my arms around his waist, hugging him tightly. I caught him off gaurd and nearly knocked him over.

"Whoa! Easy there!" He laughed, wrapping his arm around me.

"Crystal told me you made it and I made it too! Lucky you, you get to deal with me for a while longer." I smiled.

"I am pretty lucky," He grinned, rubbing my back, "And didn't I tell you not to be worried? I knew you were going to make it. Once again I was right and you were wrong."

"Oh shut up!" I laughed softly.

"Well, well, well. Looks like somebody got lucky and made it."

I rolled my eyes and turned around. Ashley and a few of her friends were standing there, eyeing me up and down. It felt like something out of the movie Mean Girls and it was actually almost comical at how immature this girl was. I felt like I was back in high school being picked on for my quirky outfit or because I was dating the boy that the popular girl liked. It was really ridiculous, but I had to laugh to myself at the immaturity level this girl had. She is 22 and acts like she is 14.

"I guess I did get lucky. You better watch out though because I'm going to kick your ass in this competition." I said, "You haven't seen anything yet honey!"

I don't know where that came from, because I am the least confident person when it comes to my singing. It just came out and in all honestly I was kinda proud of myself for finally standing up for myself. Now, I just had to make it further then here because I would have embarassed myself if I just said all that and ended up being beat by her.

"We'll see about that. I'll let you two get back to whatever you dorks were talking about."

"Thanks." I smiled.

I turned my attention back to Lee and he smiled and shook his head.

"She called us dorks. I'm really hurt by the comment." I said sarcastically.

"I must say, I am pretty shocked that you actually stood your ground. I didn't think you had it in you."

"I've been dealing with her bullshit for nearly two weeks and I am getting sick of it. Everyone has a breaking point and I haven't even reached mine yet. That was nothing DeWyze, you'll be surprised when I do finally tell her off." I said.

"You got a fiesty side to you. I'm kinda liking this." He grinned.

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I was in Lee's room later that night. He was laying on his bed, watching tv. I walked over to his guitar that was placed in the corner of the room. I picked it up and walked over to his bed, sitting next to him and resting the guitar in my lap.

"Do you play?" He asked.

"A little. My dad plays and taught me when I was thirteen. I haven't play in a while, I perfer playing piano." I said.

"And to think I thought you were just a big voice."

"I dabble a bit." I smiled.

"Did you bring your guitar with you?" He asked, sitting up.

"No."

"If we both you make it, you better bring it next time. We can jam together." He said.

"I'm not that good. You'll have to teach me some things." I said, looking down at his guitar and strumming it.

"Play something." He said.

"Taylor Swift okay?" I grinned.

"Taylor Swift?" He laughed softly and I smacked his chest lightly.

"She's awesome! I saw her in concert with a few of my friends and sisters and she was really good. Hate all you want, but I will drag you with me next time and you can witness it." I said.

"She's easy on the eyes. I'll go." He grinned, "Now play something. I wanna hear it!"

I rolled my eyes and started playing the beginning chords to Taylor Swift's White Horse.

Say you're sorry, that face of an angel
Comes out just when you need it to
As I paced back and forth all this time
Cause I honestly believed in you

Holding on, the days drag on
Stupid girl, I should have known
I should have known

I'm not a princess, this ain't a fairy tale
I'm not the one you'll sweep off her feet
Lead her up the stairwell

This ain't Hollywood, this is a small town
I was a dreamer before you went and let me down
Now it's too late for you and your white horse, to come around

Baby I was naive, got lost in your eyes
And never really had a chance
I had so many dreams about you and me
Happy endings, now I know

I'm not a princess, this ain't a fairy tale
I'm not the one you'll sweep off her feet
Lead her up the stairwell

This ain't Hollywood, this is a small town
I was a dreamer before you went and let me down
Now it's too late for you and your white horse, to come around

And there you are on your knees
Begging for forgiveness, begging for me
Just like I always wanted but I'm so sorry

Cause I'm not your princess, this ain't a fairytale
I'm gonna find someone someday who might actually treat me well
This is a big world, that was a small town
There in my rearview mirror disappearing now

And its too late for you and your white horse
Now its too late for you and your white horse, to catch me now

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa
Try and catch me now
Oh, it's too late to catch me now

I finished the song off and pushed the guitar off my lap and onto the bed.

"Pretty impressive. You should definately break out the guitar on the stage."

"If I make it further into the competition, say like Top five maybe I will. I just want to get comfortable playing." I said.

"You're a really talented girl." Lee smiled.

"You're pretty talented yourself." I said.

"I hope we both make it tomorrow." He said, grabbing my hand and pulling me to his body.

I nodded and wrapped my arm around his stomach, hugging him to me.

"Me too. I'll miss my cuddle buddy if you go or I go." I said.

"You gotta promise me that you will come out to Chicago and visit me during the break for the show."

"Only if you come to Savannah and visit me. It's only fair." I said, looking into his gorgeous blue eyes.

"Deal." He nodded.

I smiled and closed my eyes as I rested my head on his chest. I was falling hard and fast for him.

[lovestory]

Kendall.

I sat in the holding room with all the other contestants the next morning. The judges were bringing all of us left one by one to tell us if we made the Top 24. So far it was split, with some people walking out crying cause their dreams were smashed or crying cause their dreams live on. Crystal, Lee, and Andrew all made it and I was thrilled for them, but I was nervous as hell for my fate. If I got this it would be insane.

"Kendall Thompson, you ready my dear?" Ryan called.

I stood up slowly and let out a deep breath as I smoothed out my dress and walked over to Ryan, who was standing by the door that led into the theatre. Ryan gave me grabbed my hand as he opened the door for me and squeezed it gently as he wished me luck.

I walked down the long aisle of the theatre. Simon, Kara, Randy, and Kara sat in four chairs on top of the stage and an empty chair was across from them. I took a deep breath as my palms started to sweat and my stomach turned.

Slowly I walked up the stairs and walked over to the empty chair and sat down. All the judges looked at me. Kara and Ellen both smiling as Simon and Randy gave had blank expressions on their faces.

"Hi Kendall!" Ellen said.

"Hi. How are ya'll?" I asked.

"Good. How are you sweetie?" Kara asked.

"Nervous as hell." I said, causing them all to laugh, "Sorry."

"You really impressed us this weeks Kendall. You had an off day yesterday, but were pretty solid throughout. My only problem with you is that you have zero confidence and you are lacking something. Do you believe you can win this?" Simon asked, looking at me intensly.

"Um. I'm trying. This is really the first audition I had to do and it's a lot of pressure and there are so many talented people and there are times when I believe I'm not as good as some of the other contestants, but it is something I am trying really hard to work on," I told them honestly, "This is what I want to do for the rest of my life. Music is my passion and it is what I want to do."

"I just want to say that I see something in you Kendall. I think when you get that confidence you can be the one to beat." Simon said.

"Thank you so much." I said quietly, giving him a small smile.

"After deliberating we decided that we want you to be part of the Top 24." Simon grinned.

"Oh my gosh! Are you serious? You're lying to me!" I covered my mouth with my hand and looked at them as they all smiled, "Thank you so much!"

I stood up and walked over to them. Randy hugged me and congratulated me and I hugged Kara and Ellen after who told me how proud they were of me. I then turned to Simon and he held out his arms to me. I hugged him.

"Congratulations sweetheart. Just work on the confidence, you got this!"

"Thank you so much! I love you guys!" I said, wiping my tears.

I hurried down the stairs, all the nerves from before long gone. The tears were rolling down my cheeks as I realized I was heading to the voting rounds of Idol. I could actually do this. I pushed open the door and walked out as everyone stopped talking and looked over at me.

"I made it!" I sobbed.

Everyone cheered and Ryan wrapped his arm around my shoulder, hugging me.

"Congratulations!"

"Thank you so much." I cried.

"I'll see you in a couple weeks." He smiled and I nodded.

I walked off and was congratulated by a few other contestants. I walked out of the holding room and saw Lee and Andrew waiting in the lobby talking to one another. I hurried over to them and they both stopped talking.

"I made it." I broke down, covering my face with my hands.

Lee and Andrew laughed. Andrew hugged me quickly and Lee pulled me into a long hug, kissing the top of my head. I wrapped my arms tightly around his waist and buried my face in his neck. I could hear the snickers coming from Andrew and Lee as I cried.

"Stop laughing at me! You cried too Lee." I said softly.

"I did not." He denied.

"Okay. Whatever." Andrew scoffed.

I smiled and pulled closer to Lee.

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"Promise to call me and visit me?" I said to Lee, as we walked through LAX together the following morning.

He was heading home to Illinois and I was heading back to Georgia for a two month period, before the live shows started. I was happy to go home and see my family and friends, but I was going to miss all my friends that I made here. Especially Lee.

"I promise. Call me when you land, so I know you got there safely."

"I will." I nodded.

"I will see you soon. We'll make plans for you to come out to Illinois and for me to go out to Georgia." Lee said.

"I'm holding you to it." I said, wrapping my arms around his neck.

Lee nodded and leaned down, giving me a kiss.

"I'm going to miss you." He said.

"I'm going to miss you too. I will talk to you later." I released him from my grip, and reached up brushing a piece of his hair out of his eyes, that was under his beanie.

"Have a safe flight." He huggged me.

"You too."

"Bye." He said.

I grabbed his hand and pulled him back to me. I wrapped my arm around his waist and reached up, giving him a kiss. He pressed his hand to the small of my back and pulled me closer to him as he deepened the kiss. I pulled away after and few moments and gave him a small smile.

"Bye." He grinned.

"Bye." I said, giving him a small wave.

I watched as he walked to his gate. I turned around slowly and made my way towards my gate, wiping away a tear that was falling.

I was going to miss hanging out with him everyday. I really liked him and I really feel like there is something there. I was hesistant at first, but I know that this is right.

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Kendall.

I was finally back in Georgia, with my family and it was nice to just relax and be around people who love and supported me. I was heading back to Los Angeles in two monthes, so I am enjoying my time home. I do miss a few people from Los Angeles, but I talk to them a lot, especially Lee. He has been texting me throughout the day and calls me everynight and we talk for hours. I couldn't tell you what our relationship status was, but we both had feelings for one another and he finally ended it with Amber.

"So, tell me all about this Lee kid." Leah said, walking into my room later that night.

I looked up from looking at my laptop and smiled, shaking my head a bit. I haven't really talked about Lee to my family. I mentioned his name a few times, but I even know what we were and I didn't want to explain to my parents that he was just some guy I hooked up with on more then one occasion.

"There's nothing really to say." I said, closing my laptop as she sat next to me on my bed.

"Oh please! You two are constantly talking and whenever he calls or you get a text from him you get the stupidest smile on your face." Leah laughed.

"He's a great guy and I definatly like him and he likes me, but when we were in Los Angeles together we were both in relationships and now he's in Illinois and I am here. We don't wanna start anything." I said.

"He seems like a nice guy and not a douche like Kyle."

"He's the complete opposite of Nate and he wants me to go out to Illinois and visit him."

"Do you want to?" She asked.

"Definately. He's so cute and sweet. He has a amazing voice too! He's one of those guys that sings and all the girls just melt. On top of all that he is an amazing kisser."

"Whoa! Ya'll kissed?"

"More than once."

"What do you mean by a kiss?"

"Like make out. I know that is kinda messed up because he was seeing somebody and I was with Kyle still, but I just couldn't help it." I grinned.

"You're a little homewrecker! Kendall! I never took you for the whole homewrecking thing, I always expected that to be Bayley or me! However, I must say I am really liking this bad girl image you got going on."

"Oh hush! I'm not a homewrecker, he was going to break up with her anyway and as for Nate, he cheated on me a zillion times and our relationship was pretty much over with at that point." I rolled my eyes, and pushed her.

"Have you had any contact with Kyle?"

"Nope. We ended it and he hasn't talked to me since and for the first time in a long time I am really happy." I smiled.

"I'm glad. Kyle was a jerk and this Lee guy seems pretty cool and looks really cute from the pictures that I saw. The complete opposite from Hollister wannabe model, Kyle."

"I know. I can actually be myself around him and not worry about the way I look or the things I say." I sighed.

"Aw! You really like him."

"I do, but I don't wanna rush into anything. The circumstances aren't necessarily ideal. Right now he's in another state and when we are back together, we are going to have to worry about the show and not a relationship."

"I understand, but don't push away a good thing. If it's meant to be it will work out."

"Did I ever tell you that you are wise beyond your years?" I laughed softly.

"On more than one occasion."

"Kendall! Come downstairs for a minute!" My mom yelled.

I sighed and stood up from my bed and walked out of my room, with Leah following close behind me. I headed down the stairs and into the kitchen, where my parents were both standing at the island and looking at a gorgeous bouquet of flowers.

"These came for you." My mom said.

I walked over and took the card out of the bouquet and read it silently, to myself.

Just thinking of you and miss you.

-Lee

I smiled and placed the card on the counter, before picking up the vase and starting to walk off before my parents could ask any questions.

"Who's Lee?" My dad asked.

"Shit." I muttered, closing my eyes and turning around.

My parents stood there looking at me. My mom had a huge grin on her face and my dad looked pretty amused.

"He's just some guy I met on the show. Nothing is going on between us." I sighed.

"Nothing going on? I have never sent a girl flowers when something wasn't going on between us." My dad smirked.

"I like him and he likes me, but it's nothing. I am here in Georgia and he's in Illinois and even when we are both back in Los Angeles, we are oging to be so focused on our performances and not on dating one another. It's just not the right time." I said.

"When are we going to meet this boy?" My mom said.

"He wants to fly out here to see Kendall." Leah grinned.

"Oh my goodness! I would love that! I want to meet this boy, he seems like such a sweetheart." My mom gushed, and I rolled my eyes.

"I will tell him that." I muttered, walking out of the kitchen.

That is the reason I didn't want my parents knowing anything about this. They are going to keep nagging me about Lee and me and just like to think something is offical between the two of us and my mom is going to keep nagging me until she meets him. Thanks to Leah for opening her mouth.

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"Thanks so much for the flowers! They are gorgeous." I said to Lee, over the phone later that night.

"I had my good friend help me pick them out because I know absolutely nothing about flowers." Lee said.

"You did good. My parents actually saw them first and now they are going crazy and keep asking about you." I groaned, sitting on my bed.

"Sorry." He laughed.

"No, it was really sweet and they are so pretty. I have them right on the night stand, next to my bed." I told him.

"I'm glad you like them." He said.

"I love them," I smiled, "Oh yeah and my mom was bugging me all throughout dinner to have you come and visit, because my sister opened her big mouth and decided to tell my parents how we were talking about visiting one another."

"You have to come to Illinois first." Lee said.

"No! You're the guy, you come to me." I corrected him.

"Is that how we are?" He laughed.

"Yup." I answered.

"I told you that I will definately come out for a couple days, only if you come and see me here. I just have to see when I can get off of work." Lee told me.

"Good and just so you know, my dad is a bit overprotective of me. He's pretty much all talk though and he can be intimdating, but don't allow him to scare you off. He's a police officer, it's his job to be intimdating. Deep down he's a softie." I explained to Lee.

"If you are trying to help your case on me coming to visit you, it's not working." He laughed.

"Also, he will make you sleep in the guest bedroom and give you a speech on how if he catches you in my room after certain hours then he will kick your ass. It's kinda a jail around here when it comes to guys." I said.

"You just hurt your case even more." He said.

"Please come. I miss you." I said quietly.

"I miss you too. Come to Illinois."

"Only if you come here first." I said.

"I'll think about it." He teased.

"Whatever. I'm going to bed now and will talk to you tomorrow you nerd." I told him.

"Okay. Goodnight and sleep good. Bye."

"Bye."

I hung up and laid back on my bed and smiled to myself.

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Kendall.

I stood at baggage claim at Savannah International airport a couple weeks later, with Bayley and Leah. Lee finally broke down and decided to come visit me. He was able to get off from work and decided to come and see me for a week. I was a little nervous to see him again and not to mention he would be meeting my family. Introducing guys to my family was never easy for me, especially when I wasn't even sure what my relationship with the guy is.

I pulled my gray cardigan on over my tank top, that I had on with my jeans. I looked around the crowded airport and smiled when I finally spotted Lee walking down the escaltor. I stood up and ran over to him as he stepped off the escaltor.

He grabbed me and pulled me to him, while I wrapped my arms around his in a tight embrace. His lips instantly found mine. I moved closer to him as he deepened the kiss. I reached up and ran my hand through his hair and down this neck, resting it there.

I felt the butterflies in my stomach when his lips found mine, something I have never felt with any other guy. Just looking at him made me grin ear to ear like a fool. There was some sort of spell this guy had over me and I didn't hate it.

"I missed you." I smiled, breaking away from him.

"I missed you too! He grinned, rubbing my back.

"These are my sisters, Bayley and Leah." I said, pulling away from him and pointing to each of my sisters.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Lee." He said, giving each of the a quick hug.

"It's nice to mee you too. We have heard so many things about you." Bayley grinned.

"I bet. Kendall is obsessed with me." He teased, wrapping his arm around my shoulder and pulling me to his side.

"You're right Kendall, he is a freakin hottie!" Leah blurted out.

Lee and Bayley laughed as my face heated up. I knew I was about ten shades of red. That's Leah for you though. Once a blabber mouth, always a blabber mouth. The girl had no fliter at all and although I love her, she can drive me crazy at times and I wish I had a muzzle.

"Let's get out of here." I ignored Leah's comment and wrapped my arm around Lee's waist, looking up at him.

Lee nodded and grabbed his suitcase with his free hand as we all headed out of the airport and towards the parking garage. We all reached my car a few moments later and I opened the trunk and helped Lee put his bags in it.

"I'm so happy you're here!" I smiled.

"I'm happy to be here." He leaned down and gave me a quick kiss.

"Let's go." I squeezed his hand as I walked past him.

I climbed in the drivers side of the car as Lee got in the passanger side and put the key in the ignition, before backing out slowly and pulling out of the garage.

"Okay Lee, so we are going to give you some pointers on meeting my dad." Bayley said from the backseat.

"He is really that tough?" Lee asked, with a smile.

"Yes." We all said in unision.

"My dad will grill you and grill you until you break. Just don't let him get to you." I explained.

"You guys are making me nervous." Lee said.

"Don't be. He will eventually soften and end up liking you." I told him.

"He doesn't know that you two are just hooking up either, he thinks it's just a friendly thing and that you two like one another, which I think is pretty accurate," Leah said, "Just don't tell him that you guys make out whenever you see one another."

I rolled my eyes and looked over at Lee, who had a big smile on his face as he shook his head.

"You need a filter." Bayley scoffed.

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We arrived back at my house a little while later. Leah and Bayley decided to go shopping and both my parents were still at work. So, Lee and me were just hanging out and I was giving him a little tour of the house.

"This is where you will be staying." I said, walking into the guest room and placing his bag on the bed, "It's a little girly and I apologize, but my mom decorated it."

"No, this is great." He said.

"Good." I nodded.

"While we are alone, do you think we could talk about something that has been going through my mind a lot lately."

"Oh gosh." I said.

"It's nothing bad. I just want to clear things up."

I nodded and sat down on the bed. Lee sat down next to me and I turned to look at him.

"You know I like you a lot and I know you feel the same way. I am just totally confused on where we stand. We act like we are together, but last time we talked you didn't want to be in a relationship. You act the complete opposite of what you say."

"Last time we had this talk, you were still with Amber." I gave him a look.

"Yeah, but you also said that now wasn't the right time to be together. You are sending me some really mixed signals and I want to clear things up with you. If you aren't going to be my girlfriend, then I don't want to make out and cuddle anymore because I know that I will get even more attached to you." He said.

"Is this your way of asking me to be your girlfriend?" I asked.

"I guess." He grinned.

"Listen, I was really skeptical about this whole thing at first. I was scared you were gonna hurt me, but I came to the conclusion that you are different from every oyther guy I've been with. My only concern is I don't want this to interfer with the show."

"I'll make sure it doesn't. I just really care about you."

"I feel the same way and I'd love to be your girlfriend." I smiled.

"Are you just saying that so we can make out?" He teased.

"Maybe." I laughed softly.

"I'll take it." He laughed.

I leaned in and gave him a kiss.

Maybe this wasn't the smartest idea, but I couldn't hide my feelings for hime anymore.

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Kendall.

I slipped out the sliding glass door and down the patio and to the pool area. Lee was standing there with my dad, who wanted to have some alone time with Lee. The poor guy looked like he was about to throw up. My dad was being really tough on him and I could tell he was feeling the heat. My mom was already in love with him, but my dad not so much. I know my dad will eventually warm up to him, but it was going to take some time. That's the way my dad is.

I pulled off my bathing suit cover and tossed it over on the lounge chair, next to the pool. I looked over at Lee who was staring at me as I adjusted my bikini.

"Keep your eyes in your head. That's my daughter you are looking at like a piece of meat." I heard my dad say.

I looked over at them and saw Lee look away quickly. I bit my bottom lip, as a small smile crept over my face.

Poor Lee. I was 21 years old and my dad still treated me like I was 16. In a way it was kinda comical seeing how nervous Lee was, but on the other hand I really felt bad for him. My dad wasn't letting up one bit.

I sat down on the lounge chair and pushed my sunglasses down over my eyes. My dad headed towards the house and Lee walked over slowly and sat down on the edge of my chair.

"How are you holding up?" I asked, rubbing his back gently.

"You're dad is one scary man. He threatened to kill me in about twenty different ways if I hurt you." Lee said, looking towards the house where my dad just walked into.

"This is all an intimidation factor. In a couple days he will be over it, just hang in there. I know it sucks and I apologize, but when you are my boyfriend this is what you get. He's actually being a lot less crazy then he usually is." I said.

"This is him being calm? I'd hate to see what he's like when he hates a guy." Lee sighed.

"Am I worth all his crap?" I grinned.

"You are." He nodded.

"Are you parents this intense?" I asked.

"Not at all." He laughed softly, "But I can see where your dad is coming from. I know when I have a daughter, I will be just as strict when it comes to guys. He just doesn't want to see his little girl get hurt and I can't blame him."

"I know. He can be a little too much at times, but he'll warm up to you and if it makes you feel any better, my mom adores you and thinks you are the cutest thing."

"One down, one to go." Lee said, "He was asking me if we ever had sex. That was something that totally caught me off guard."

"What did you say?" I laughed.

"I told him the truth, that we didn't. I mean that is some personal stuff."

"My dad still thinks I am a virgin and in fact I haven't been since I was 18. He's really old fashioned and wants me to wait until marriage. I'm not the girl that hops into bed with any guy, I've only been with Kyle and I do kinda wish I waited for Mr. right." I told him.

"You regret it?" He asked.

"I do. I thought I loved him, but I didn't. I don't know how you feel about this, but I want to wait and not rush into that with you. I like you a lot, but I'm not ready to have sex with you." I told him, "It's something that means a lot to me and I don't want to just give it up."

"I'm fine with that. I won't rush you into anything. When you are ready, we will do it." He gave me a small smile.

"I have a lot of trust issues right now and I need to earn your trust before I go any further with you."

"I want you to know that I will never hurt you the way that Kyle did. I'm in this for real and I would never do anything to ruin what we have."

I smiled and nodded and leaned up and gave him a kiss.

"You're one of a kind DeWyze." I whispered, my lips inches from his as I gave him another kiss, "Now move, you're blocking the sun."

"I see how it is." He laughed.

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We all sat around the patio table on the back deck later that night. My dad decided to barbque, since it was a gorgeous day out.

"Lee, Kendall was telling me that you live near Chicago." My mom said.

"Yeah, right outside of Chicago."

"What did you do there? Besides play music at bars for five people." My dad asked, staring at Lee.

"Dad." I muttered.

"I worked at a paint store and just played music on the side. Music has always been my main focus and it's what I want to do and I will do it because it makes me happy, even if I make hardly any money off it I still will be doing it." Lee said.

"That's great!" My mom smiled, "Maybe you can play us a little something later. You and Kendall."

"That would be awesome." He smiled.

"Doesn't she have such a lovely voice?" My mom gushed and I rolled my eyes.

"She does. I was shocked when I heard her open her mouth and belt out some of the songs at the auditions. She's a tiny thing, but she can sure sing." Lee said, looking over at me.

"You should hear him. He's just as good, if not better." I said.

"Have you ever been in a serious relationship?" My dad asked.

"I have. I ended it a couple monthes ago." Lee said, "We dated for about three years."

"Why? Did you cheat on her?"

"No. She just wasn't supportive of everything I was doing and I can't be in a relationship with somebody that doesn't support me." Lee said.

"You know that Kendall recently got out of a bad relationship, right?"

"I do." He nodded.

"That guy treated her like crap for three years and I don't want to see that happen again. When it comes to these girls here I am pretty protective, because I don't like to see them get hurt." My dad said.

"I completely understand. I'm not going to hurt Kendall. I'm in this for real. If I wasn't going to put a hundred percent into making this work and making Kendall happy, I wouldn't even be here right now. I honestly care so much about her." Lee said.

I smiled and reached over and grabbed his hand as I gave it a small squeeze.

"It just kills me when I see Kendall or any of my daughters upset for that matter. I like you and you seem like a pretty decent guy for my daughter. I'm not a fan of the tattoos, but other then that you seem like a good guy." My dad said.

"I like your tattoos." I smiled.

"You won't be taking my daughter to get any tattoos or I will kick your ass." My dad grinned.

"I won't." Lee laughed.

"You say that now, but she will give you that look and you will cave in. You gotta be strong with her on certain things and not cave in, no matter what look she gives you." My dad said.

"Thanks for giving me a heads up." Lee smiled.

"Just don't do her wrong or you'll have to answer to me." My dad said.

"I won't."

"I told you he would soften up." I looked at Lee and smiled.

"Kendall finally picked a decent guy." My dad nodded.

"He's cute, isn't he?" I asked.

"I mean I wouldn't go that far." My dad laughed.

"He's adorable! So much better than that pretty boy Kyle," My mom smiled and leaned closer to Lee, "I like the tattoos too."

"Thanks." Lee blushed.

Well this whole thing was going smoother then I thought. My dad finally warmed up.

[caitlynj]

Lee is so adorable.

[lovestory]

Kendall.

I was finally back in Los Angeles, after a two month hiatus from the show. Everything between Lee and I was still perfect and it was nice to be back together with him. My parents and sisters adore him, which means a lot because usually they hate my boyfriends. After he headed back home, a couple weeks I flew out to Illinois and stayed with Lee for a couple weeks. His family and friends were all so welcoming and treated me so well. He showed me around Chicago and we had a blast.

Now, all the fun was over and I was back in Los Angeles, getting ready for the show in Tuesday. It was back to nerves and practicing twenty four seven. There was twleve guys and twleve girls and they split us up. Girls would be performing on Tuesday and guys would be performing on Wednsday. The result show was on Thursday and two girls and two guys go home each week, until we get down to six girls and six boys, who will make up the top 12.

As much work that goes into this, it was fun to be back with Crystal, Lee, and Andrew. I even met more people who were pretty cool. The only problem was that Ashley was here and bitchier then ever. Thank God she wasn't my roommate and it was Crystal and me together. I don't think I could handle that crazy chick being my roomie again.

So, overall it was nice to be back in Los Angeles again.

It was Monday afternoon, the day before the first live show of the season. I was currently sitting in the studio in my sweatshirt and jeans, for the girls rehersals. I had just finished up tweaking my song up with the vocal coach and I was feeling pretty good about tomorrow night.

I headed backstage, where all the other girls were and headed over to the couch where Katie Stevens was sitting.

Katie and I have gotten really close since I came back to Los Angeles. She's seventeen years old, but one of the funniest people I know and she is always so happy. She reminds me a lot of my sisters and we immediately became close.

"Ashley, was talking so much crap when you were out there." Katie said.

"Ashley talks so much crap all the time. I could careless what she says." I rolled my eyes.

The door opened and all the guys made their way one by one in the room. The girls rehersals were almost done for the day and the guys were coming in to get ready for theirs. Lee waved to me as he walked over to the food table and I waved back.

"I'm glad to see the empty stomach is more important then me." I teased.

"I have two older brothers and I learned, never get in the way of them and food." Katie laughed.

"Look at them all. You think they haven't eaten in years." I said, staring at all the guys load their plates with food.

Lee and Andrew made their way over with their plates piled high. I looked at Katie and laughed as she shook her head. Lee and Andrew sat down on the couch across from us and put their plates on the small table.

"Save some food for the rest of us." Katie said.

"I just woke up and am starving." Lee said.

"Lee, it's one in the afternoon and you just woke up?" I asked.

"Yup." He nodded, "I'm going to get a drink. I'll be right back."

I nodded and watched Lee as he walked across the room and over to the table to get a drink. He was headed back to the table when, Ashley jumped in front of him and put her arm around his waist.I felt by blood start to boil as Lee laughed at something she said.

"She better get her grubby little hands off him and what is with him acting like he is enjoying this? Is he serious right now. That girl has tried to make my time here hell and he is standing there letting her touch him and acting like best friends with her! I am going to flip out." I ranted.

"That's why she is doing that because she knows that Lee is yours," Katie said, "As for Lee not doing anything, that's just him being a stupid guy! No offense Andrew, but guys are oblivious to that kinda stuff. He's not doing it to hurt you."

I stood up and straightened out my hoodie and headed over to their little pow wow. I know, I should just leave it alone, but this girl was pushing my buttons and if she wanted a reaction I would give her one. I'm not a jealous girlfriend, only when some tramp who I hated was all over my boyfriend and it didn't help that he looked into it.

I squeezed between the two of them and wrapped my arm around Lee's neck and reached up, kissing him. He quickly pulled away after a few seconds and gave me a confused look.

"I realized I never gave you a kiss today." I said, smoothing out his tee-shirt.

"Right." Lee narrowed his eyes and walked off.

"You can't even keep your boyfriend from other girls." Ashley scoffed.

"You are crossing ths line. I know you are out to make this miserable for me, but you stay away from him. He's off limits." I said.

"I'll do whatever I want, with whoever I want." She said.

I watched as she walked off and gave Lee a flirty smile and waved as she walked past him. I felt another twinge of jealousy hit when Lee smiled back.

Ashley was gorgeous and Lee seemed to think so too. Why would Lee want to stay with me, when he can have her?

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I sat in the audience of the studio, watching as Katie went through her rehersal. She was the final girl to go, so after her all the girls were going to be able to go back to the hotel and relax and I couldn't wait to get out of here. Lee is hardly talking to me and being in teh same area as him really sucks right now. I don't know what is going on? I don't know if I saw or did something? I honestly had no clue and it was bugging me.

I felt someone pat my shoulder and I looked up, seeing Lee standing there.

"Come outside with me for a minute." He said.

I nodded and stood up from my seat. I followed Lee outside of the studio and over to the smoking section of the parking lot area. Lee pulled out the pack of cigarettes from his pocket and placed one in his mouth. That was definately something I wish he would stop doing, but he wouldn't listen to me about that either. I just kinda learned to accept his smoking habit.

"What?" I asked, crossing my arms over my chest.

"Why are you acting so weird today?"

"I could ask you the same thing. You hardly said two words to me today." I said.

"I'm a little irratated with the way you acted earlier when I was talking to Ashley," Lee said, "I find it really rude that you interuppted our conversation and shoved your tounge down my damn throat. I know you don't like her and I respect that, but we are friends so get over it."

"She was all over you and you just stood there smiling like a idiot!" I told him.

"You're insane Kendall." Lee sighed.

"How would you feel if I acted that way around Kyle?" I asked.

"That's different! Kyle is your ex-boyfriend and Ashley is my friend. Ashley and I never kissed, had sex, or a relationship that was more then friendly. You need to stop acting all crazy, because if this is the way you act when I talk to other girls, then this is definately not going to work." Lee said.

"I don't like her and I don't like the fact that you two were so clingy." I said, looking at him.

"It's nothing. We are friends and nothing more." Lee sighed.

"I hope she goes home." I said.

"That's not very nice." Lee grinned, pulling my hood up on my head.

"She's mean to me and is trying to get in your pants."

"You're overreacting. I'm not attracted to her at all and I'm pretty sure she isn't attracted to me, even if she was it wouldn't matter because I want nothing to do with her." Lee sighed.

"She told me that she will do whatever ever she wants with whoever she wants. Which means she wants to get in your pants to piss me off." I said.

"Kendall." He groaned, rubbing the back of his neck.

"I mean what happens if I leave before either of you two and one night you decide that you want to get laid and go after her? It's not like I am giving you anything and when there is a girl that will give you what I'm not." I said.

"Relax. You need to give that mind of yours a rest." Lee laughed, and placed his hand on shoulder.

"This isn't funny." I looked up at him.

"Alright, come here!" Lee said, grabbing my waist and pulling me towards him. "I admit this whole waiting to have sex thing isn't easy. I haven't waited since I was in high school, but I would never sleep with another girl just because I'm not getting any from you."

"Getting any?" I scoffed.

"Make love, whatever you call it." He rolled his eyes.

I smiled and wrapped my arms around his waist and rested my head on his chest.

"Can you put out that cigarette now?" I asked.

"You're asking for too much now." Lee said.

"You are right. I'm sorry." I grinned.

[caitlynj]

If Lee hooks up with Ashley I am going to be so angry.

By the way this is a really good story.

[lovestory]

Thanks
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Kendall.

It was Tuesday afternoon and I was at the studio, since early that morning. Today was show day and all of us headed to the studio around nine that morning and have been busy with our rehersals and last minute preparation for the show. We were set to be on at five and it was brodcasted live on the East Coast. I wasn't nervous yet, but I knew I would be once it was time for me to sing. I was feeling good right now, my rehersal went really well and I felt like I was really prepared for the show.

My mom and dad were here for tonights show and flew in last night. I was excited to have them watching me tonight. They are always good a calming my nerves and making me feel better and I know they will be cheering me on tonight.

I carried a plate of food over to the couch where Katie, Crystal, and two other girls, Katelyn Epperly, and Lacey Brown were talking and eating. They were all pretty cool and we have formed our own little group. In fact all the girls were pretty awesome, except Ashley. She was the only one I had a problem with and it was because she had a problem with me.

I sat down on Katelyn's lap and rested my plate on my lap.

"Get your big butt off me!" Katelyn laughed, nudging me.

"There's nowhere for me to sit." I said, picking up a chicken finger and taking a bite of it.

"Well, I'm not Lee and I don't think he would approve of having his girlfriend sitting on another girls lap." Katelyn teased.

"I highly doubt that Lee would have problem with it. I don't think that any guy would!" Lacey laughed.

I rolled my eyes and laughed and slid off Katelyn's lap and squeezed between her and Katie. I lifted my feet and rested the on the coffee table, crossing my ankles.

"Aren't you eating anything?" I asked Katie, looking at her as she sat there quietly, staring off into space.

"Not until later. My stomach is really upset. I am so nervous and if I eat anything it's just going to come back up. I could hardly keep my lunch down this afternoon." Katie sighed, laying her back against the couch, "And I am the last one to go. I just wanna get it over with."

"Don't get so worked up. You're going to do fine." I told her.

"How are you not nervous?" Katie asked.

"I will be, when it gets a little closer to show time. Right now I am just going to enjoy myself and not think about singing in front of the judges." I said, "I really wanna impress Simon. Between all of us, ever since the first season developed kinda a crush on Simon."

"No way!" Crystal laughed out loud.

"Shush! I think it's the accent and how honest he is. This is between us and only us." I said.

"That's so funny! I would never picture you to be crushing on Simon." Katie grinned.

"I should have kept my mouth closed." I groaned.

"Yeah, because if you think I am keeping that a secret you are crazy! I can't wait to see Lee and break the news that you are leaving him for Simon." Lacey teased me.

"I never said I wanted to date the man, it's a innocent crush and you better not say anything to Lee. He will not let me live that one down." I told them.

"Oh. He's gonna find out." Katie smiled.

"I hate you all." I said, sarcastically.

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I walked down the stairs from the waiting area above the stage and onto the small stage, as my introduction package. I gave a quick wave to my parents who were in the front row sitting with the rest of the families, then looked over at Lee who was sitting with the other guys, next to the judges table. Lee smiled and gave me a wink. I smiled and gave him a small wave as I stood in front of my mic stand.

The nerves were finally started to kick in as I looked around the small studio The judges sat at the table, watching my introduction package on the screen behind me. It didn't calm my nerves, knowing how critical they were being tonight. I stood at the microphone, feeling my stomach fluttering and hands getting clammy. I nervously smoothed out my dress and tucked a piece of hair behind my ear. I looked up as Debbie, the stage manager gave Ryan the cue to introduce me and my stomach turned.

"Here she is singing the Jackson 5 classic, "Who's Loving You", please welcome, Kendall Thompson!"

Everyone cheered as I took a deep breath and the music started. I worked countless hours to do this and to make it here. I just needed to put on my best performance and hope that the judges like it. This was just like being back home and singing for my family and friends, except the fact I was being judged and the whole country was watching. Just stay on key and don't throw up or pass out and everything will be great.

When I had you
I treated you bad and wrong my dear
And boy since, since you went away

Don't you know I sit around
With my head hanging down
And I wonder who's lovin' you

Life with out love,
It's oh so lonely
I don't think, I don't think! I'm gonna make it

All my life, all my life baby yeah I've been lost to you only
Come on & take it boy
Come on & take it, because....
All, all I can do, all I can do since you've been gone is cry
And I wonder who's lovin' you

I smiled as the audience all stood up and cheered. I glanced over at Lee and Andrew and they were screaming for me, I had to laughed. I then took a glanced at my parents. My mom was wiping tears from her eyes, she has always been the one to cry at everything my sisters or I accomplish and my dad was grinning ear to ear. I was happy with my performance and the audience seemed to enjoy it. There was nothing I could do now, but I was proud of myself for what I did.

The crowd subsided and I smiled as I waited for Randy to start the judging.

"The show has finally started! You killed it! Everything about that performance was hot!" Randy said.

"Thank you!" I grinned as everyone started cheering.

"That was fantastic. You showed so much personality and your vocals were spot on. Great job, I loved it!" Ellen said, everyone cheered again.

"Thanks." I said quietly.

"Kendall, what I love about you is that you aren't even aware how good you are. You have so much power in your voice and you hit some notes that are crazy. I can't wait to hear what you are going to come out with next, because you keep that up, you are going to be here a very long time!" Kara grinned.

I smiled and thanked her as everyone cheered loudly. I looked over at Simon who had a blank expression on his face and my stomach dropped. Three down and one to go. The toughest one to please none the less.

"Kendall, that was the perfect song choice for you. You have a fantastic voice and you are very likeable. I agree with Kara, that you are going to be here for a long time. That was the best performance by a mile." Simon told me.

"Thank you so much!" I smiled as the audience cheered.

Ryan made his way over to me, placing his hand on my back as he congratulated me. He quickly gave out my numbers and then sent us off to a commercial break. I hurried back up the stairs and towards the waiting room where all the rest of the girls were. I hugged them all as teh congratulated me, well almost all of them. Ashley sulked in the corner of the room, after she got ripped apart by the judges. Karma's a bitch.

"You killed it!" Katie squealed, hugging me tightly.

"Oh my gosh! I am so relieved." I sighed, looking at her and smiling.

"I'm so nervous." Katie said.

"Don't be! You're going to kill it out there, you had amazing dress rehersal. Just pretend your singing it for us and not the country." I told her.

"Kinda hard to do." She smirked.

"Once the music starts all the nerves go away. Just do your thing." I said.

She nodded and hugged me again.

I was so relieved that it was over and the judges actually liked me. I didn't want to jinx anything, but I really feel like I had a chance to make it to next week. I just hope America picks up their phones and votes for me, but right now I wasn't going to worry about that. I was just going to enjoy this moment and have fun with it. I did the best I could do and I was happy and proud of myself, because I never thought in a million years I would get this shot. It was incredible.

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I headed backstage after the show with Katie. Unfortunately for Katie, the judges weren't a fan of her song choice, telling her it was old fashioned. Personally I thought she sounded amazing and after all this is a singing compettition. However, she was in pretty good spirits and not too worried about it and she shouldn't be, because some of the other performances weren't too good.

I walked over to my parents, who were waiting backstage for me when I got back there. I hugged my mom tightly as she started to cry again and I had to laugh. My mom was the biggest sap you will ever meet and we always tease her for it.

"I'm so proud of you. You were fantastic!" My mom said, kissing my cheek and hugging me.

"Thank you." I laughed softly.

"You're sisters called and wanted me to tell you how proud they are of you and that they are voting their butts off right now and have all there friends doing the same." My mom said, finally letting go of me and wiping her eyes.

"I'm going to call them later tonight or tomorrow." I said and my mom nodded.

"Congratulations kiddo." My dad said, giving me a hug and kissing my forhead, "I'm so proud of you. You were incredible and once it hits 10 I will be voting nonstop for you."

"You better." I laughed.

"I wish I could vote for the person I wanted kicked off," My dad said quietly to me, "I would vote for that Ashley girl. She would learn to never mess with the Thompson's."

I laughed and gave him another hug. My dad was never one to curb his tounge and said it like it was. If someon treats any of us like crap, he won't like you and he won't stand for it. He's always been like that and he always will be like that. I loved him for it.

"Yeah. I wish." I grinned.

"Now, you were fantastic tonight and you looked gorgoeous, but please wear some longer dresses or pants. I don't want every horny guy in the country drooling over you." My dad said.

"Oh gosh Eric." My mom scoffed and I rolled my eyes.

"There she is!"

I turned around and saw Lee walking over towards us. I wrapped my arms around his neck and hugged him tightly as his arms went around my waist. He leaned down and gave me a quick kiss. I buried my face in his neck and hugged him tighter.

"You were so awesome tonight." Lee said.

"Thanks." I said.

"And I can actually vote for you, because you aren't my competition yet. If we both make it to the Top 12 that is when I will stop and I am going to end up hating you because you are my competition." Lee said.

"Shut up and be nice to me for a few minutes." I laughed softly, looking at him as I pulled out of his arms.

"Lee, I have a quick question for you." My dad said, interuppting our conversation.

"Oh gosh." I mumbled.

"I'm getting ripped apart here from these two about this suggestion I made and I want your input." My dad said.

"Alright." Lee nodded, "Don't get me in trouble with this one."

"That dress that she is wearing. What are your thoughts on it?"

"I think she looks gorgeous and it's a nice dress." Lee answered.

"Well, you're a horny guy." My dad said.

"Oh my gosh dad." My eyes widened, as I grabbed Lee's hand and pulled him away from my dad.

"I am pretty horny." Lee nodded, once my dad was out of earshot.

"Don't start that now." I rolled my eyes.

"I'm sorry. Bad joke." He said.

"Yeah." I smiled.

[caitlynj]

love Lee.

[lovestory]

Kendall.

Wednsday morning I was up and dressed. I was still on a high from last night and was feeling better then ever. It was also nice that I had a break today, being that the guys were performing tonight. I'm probably going to get a few butterflies for Lee, but I know that he will do well and that all the young girls in America will fall in love with his charm and looks.

"Your cellphone is buzzing like crazy!" Crystal said, walking into the bathroom, where I stood in front of the mirror straightening my hair.

"It's amazing how once you are on tv everyone wants to be your friend all of a sudden. All these girls who toremented me in high school, somehow got my number and keep texting me." I smiled, putting my straightner down on the sink and taking my phone from her.

"You were tormented in high school?" Crystal said, "Looking at you I would think you were the cheerleader."

"Nope. I had friends, but I wasn't popular. The popular girls tried to make my high school years hell. They made up rumors that I slept with half the football team and everyone believed them. I was pretty much known as the school slut, eventhough I was a virgin and made out with one of the players at a party." I said.

"Girls get intimidated by pretty girls and like to put them down. Which is why Ashley picked you."

"I could careless what that stupid snob has to say about me. She is trying to get in Lee's pants and if she goes after him anymore I am throwing it down, because Lee is completely oblivious and thinks she just likes him as a friend." I smirked, "Why are guys so friggen dumb?"

"Lee's pretty. He doesn't have to be smart." Crystal smiled, heading out of the bathroom.

I looked at my phone and saw that I had a text from Kyle. The smile wiped off my face as I saw his name appear on the screen. I haven't talked to him or heard anything about him since we broke up, and I must say I was enjoying being distant from him. I didn't miss him at all and I was happy with the way things were now. I didn't want him to come back into my life and ruin it, but I couldn't just tell him to eff off. We were together for three years and even if he was a huge jerk to me, I couldn't just ignore him and act like that part of my life never exsisted.

I opened the text and read the short message from him.

"Just wanna tell you that I saw you last night on that fail of a show. Congratulations the judges liked you because everybody else sucked, including you! Oh yeah, better watch what you eating there because the camera adds ten pounds and I am beginning to believe that after I saw you last night!"

I quickly closed the message and looked at myself in the mirror and frowned. I have always been consious about my body, when I was younger I was chubby and growing up with a gorgeous older sister didn't really help. Kyle knew how I was about my body image and would always say things to put me down and make me feel like crap and it always worked. This time was no different.

I turned off my straightner and grabbed my cellphone as I walked out of the bathroom, shutting off the bathroom light. I smiled when I saw Crystal sitting on the bed, strumming on guitar.

"I'm heading out now. I'm going to grab breakfast with Lee and his brother, then I am going to shop around a bit with my parents. I'll see you later tonight."

"Okay! Have fun." Crystal smiled.

"Thanks." I grinned.

I grabbed my purse and tossed it over my shoulder and dropped my cellphone in it as I walked onto the elevator and took it to the lobby. I tried pushing the text that I got from Kyle out of my head, but I couldn't. It's like the guy just wanted me to fail and did anything in his power to knock me down and he really hit a nerve today.

I stepped off the elevator and walked over to Lee and his younger brother, Mike, who were waiting for me.

"Hey." I said, walking over to them and giving Lee a quick hug and kiss.

"Hi. You look nice today." Lee smiled.

"Thanks." I said, turning to Mike and giving him a quick hug, "Hey Mike. Nice to see you again."

"Nice to see you too." Mike said.

"Ready?" I asked.

"Yeah." Lee nodded.

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I sat around the small table at a nearby cafe with Lee and Mike. I sat back quietly, drinking my water as they talked amongst themselves. I wasn't really in the mood to be here right now, not after the text I received earlier.

"Are you alright? You're really quiet, unlike you." Lee said.

"Yeah. I'm just tired." I nodded.

"Do you want some?" He asked, pointing to his plate of pancakes, "You only ordered a water."

"No. I'm fine. I'm not hungry, breakfast isn't really my thing." I said.

Did I want to reach out and grab a pancake off his plate, I did. I wasn't going to though. I needed to lose a couple of pounds so I didn't look like a fat cow on tv and I was looking for the quickest results. I wasn't going to eat anything for the next couple of days. I would just rely on liquids. I know it's not the healthiest way, but it's only until I lose a few pounds. After that I will be back to eating.

"Are you too nervous to eat? You don't gotta be nervous for me. I know you love me, but I'll be fine tonight." Lee teased.

"Shut up. I'm just not hungry. I'll eat when I go out with my parents later." I lied.

"Your usually the first one shoving food in your mouth." Lee grinned.

"Stop. I'm not hungry." I sighed.

"Okay. Your loss." Lee shrugged, "I just don't think a glass of water is a healthy meal."

"Thank you Dr. Phil, I will take that into consideration when I am ordering my next meal." I rolled my eyes.

"Someones a little moody today." Lee grinned, reaching over and poking my side.

"Stop! Just leave me alone. You can tell I am not in the mood, so just quit all the sarcastic comments. I'm tired and I don't feel like being annoyed right now." I snapped, pushing his hand away.

"Then why did you come?" Lee asked, taken back by my tone.

"Cause I didn't think you'd be annoying." I muttered.

"You can leave if you. The hotel is right across the street. I don't want you here if you don't wanna be here." Lee rolled his eyes.

"Fine." I said, standing up and grabbing my bag.

"Text me when you get back to the hotel." Lee said.

"Whatever." I walked off.

I know I shouldn't have snapped at him, but he was annoying me and on top of everything that happened this morning, I was on the verge of breaking down. I told him to stop and he just kept going. I just needed to cool off.